
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northwest Rochester Neighborhood of Rochester, MN from $900 (10 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Northwest Rochester area of Rochester.


The Lodge at Overland

The Pines of Rochester

Forte Living of Rochester: 55+ Community!

Preserve at West Circle

Kascade Place Apartments

VUE North Apartments

Technology Park
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Northwest Rochester, Rochester, MN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Northwest Rochester?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Northwest Rochester Studio Apartments | $1,297 | $937 | $1,380 |
Northwest Rochester 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,660 | $1,105 | $2,750 |
Northwest Rochester 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,185 | $1,193 | $4,108 |
Northwest Rochester 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,914 | $1,260 | $4,125 |
Northwest Rochester 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,053 | $3,825 | $4,400 |
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Cheapest Available Northwest Rochester Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Northwest Rochester area of Rochester, MN is a Studio unit found at Forte Living of Rochester: 55+ Community! priced from $937. Technology Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,105. Here are the most affordable Northwest Rochester apartments for rent in Rochester, MN:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Forte Living of Rochester: 55+ Community! | Blue Jay | Studio,1BA | $937 |
Technology Park | Studio - 60% | 1BR,1BA | $1,105 |
Essex Place | One Bedroom - Finch | 1BR,1BA | $1,107 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northwest Rochester, MN
As of April 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Northwest Rochester area is the $2.33 price per square foot Leland Model at Preserve at West Circle in the in the Northwest Rochester neighborhood starting from $2,965. The second greatest value Northwest Rochester apartment is the Quarry Model at VUE North Apartments starting at $2,025 with a $2.45 price per square foot in the Northwest Rochester neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Northwest Rochester apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Preserve at West Circle | Leland | 2BR,2BA | $2.33 |
VUE North Apartments | Quarry | 1BR,1BA | $2.45 |
Songhill41- Rent Specials | Kingfisher | 1BR,1BA | $1.95 |
Essex Place | One Bedroom - Finch | 1BR,1BA | $1.48 |
Nue 52 | 1BD/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.03 |
The Lodge at Overland | Durango | 1BR,1BA | $2.45 |
Technology Park | Studio - 60% | 1BR,1BA | $2.01 |
Forte Living of Rochester: 55+ Community! | Starling | Studio ,1BA | $2.20 |
The Pines of Rochester | The Blossom | Studio ,1BA | $2.84 |
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Getting Around the Northwest Rochester Neighborhood in Rochester, MN
Walk Score®
17 / 100
Car-Dependent
Almost all errands require a car
Bike Score®
48 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Northwest Rochester Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Northwest Rochester?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Northwest Rochester is under $2,965.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Northwest Rochester?
The cheapest apartment in Northwest Rochester is Technology Park which is listed at $1,105, while the average apartment in Northwest Rochester costs $4,550.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Northwest Rochester?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 9 regular apartments in Northwest Rochester that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Northwest Rochester?
Cheap apartments in Northwest Rochester have an average cost of $228 which is $4,322 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northwest Rochester.
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